Re: RIP - JRinGeorgia

Sadly,
Yosemite Friend, nearly-yearly hiking companion, and forum regular, "Billy Joel" (JRinGeorgia) passed away June 21, 2022.

Rest in Peace my friend

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Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 06/30/2022 09:10AM by chick-on.

No!! Very sad to hear this news.

I only had one trip with him, Chick-On and Basilbop, but it was a great one. I’ll always remember it and him. He truly loved Yosemite.

Bummer the faux toes no longer show

https://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?17,85687,85687#msg-85687

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I am so sorry to hear this. Condolences to all of his family and friends.

I never met him but it was clear from his presence here that he loved the place dearly. Always very sad when we lose such a dear friend of Yosemite.

I enjoyed his input. I'm sorry and surprised to learn of his passing.

Very sorry to hear of this.

Ugh, how horrible. RIP.

I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family and everyone who knew him. He was always kind answering my PM's.

So sad to hear this news. I didn't know JR other than via stories of trips told by Chick-on., but I know that he will be missed.

Hi, this is JRinGeorgia's brother responding from his account.
Thank you chick-on for creating this post.
And thanks to all of you for your heartfelt and loving words. Yosemite was a special place for JRinGeorgia, but it was his whole Yosemite/backpacking community that really stood out.
Much Peace and Love to you all!

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- Billy Joel

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. RIP